Light Fruitcake

14 ingredients
14 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. vanilla flavoring
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon flavoring
  • 6 eggs, room temperature
  • 3 c. flour (all-purpose)
  • 1 1/2 lb. candied pineapple (about 3 c.)
  • 1 lb. candied cherries (about 2 c.)
  • 1/4 lb. candied citron (1/2 c.)
  • 1/2 lb. raisins (white)
  • 3 c. pecans, chopped
  • 1 c. black walnuts
  • 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 c. brandy (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Coat nuts
  2. 2
    and fruits with 1/2 cup flour.
  3. 3
    Cream butter, sugar,
  4. 4
    eggs,
  5. 5
    flavorings
  6. 6
    and
  7. 7
    3 cups flour.
  8. 8
    Bake at 250° for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
  9. 9
    Cool for 10 minutes.
  10. 10
    Pour brandy over cake dripping slowly.
  11. 11
    Cool on rack.
  12. 12
    Wrap cake in cheesecloth.
  13. 13
    Put in a tight container, store in cool place for 3 weeks,
  14. 14
    adding a little brandy weekly.

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